DIY CTR headlights?
10-17-2006, 04:39 PM
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DIY CTR headlights?
is there a DIY for doing CTR headlights? i dont have a civic but i am going to clear the headlights on my CL and i want to paint the housings like the CTR headlights.....is there a specific paint i should be getting?
any help is appreciated....i tried the search function but nothing came up
any help is appreciated....i tried the search function but nothing came up
10-17-2006, 04:42 PM
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Depends on what color. If you want that smoked chrome look, get either a gunmetal wheel paint, or some VHT nightshades for baller status.
Nightshades + Chrome = reflective gunmetal
Nightshades + Chrome = reflective gunmetal
10-17-2006, 04:43 PM
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Re: (Eran)
i searched. and returned 79 results. the third one was this: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1708371
try the archives next time. and use broader words, like DIY headlights. just helpin ya, not flaming....
try the archives next time. and use broader words, like DIY headlights. just helpin ya, not flaming....
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yes, because it simply acts as a spray tint. when i pick my EK up tomorrow, im going to be doin the same thing. as well as tinting the tails as well
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kidaniel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so ur saying to just lightly spray the chrome housing with nightshades to get that CTR look? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, just make sure you do it evenly and lightly or else it'll be black ... or speckly.
Yeah, just make sure you do it evenly and lightly or else it'll be black ... or speckly.
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Re: DIY CTR headlights? (kidaniel)
10-17-2006, 04:52 PM
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wow you guys are a huge help! thanks a lot. i think im going to try that tinting idea.
slambedcivic...you should post some pics in here when you do it so i can see your result!
thanks again so far yall. if anyone else has any tips keep them coming.
slambedcivic...you should post some pics in here when you do it so i can see your result!
thanks again so far yall. if anyone else has any tips keep them coming.
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